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Family-Friendly Itinerary for 6 Days in Dubai in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Dubai Miracle Garden
    23 minutes (16.7 km) from Dubai International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Dubai Miracle Garden, the world's largest flower garden with over 45 million flowers decorated in different shapes and designs. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Dubai Butterfly Garden with more than 15,000 butterflies of around 50 species flying inside the largest covered butterfly garden in the world. In the evening, enjoy the beautiful lighted garden with colorful illuminations and musical shows.

  2. Day 2: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
    13 minutes (8.6 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    In the morning, explore the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, which houses over 300 species of marine animals including sharks, rays, and schools of colorful fish. Walk through the 48-meter-long tunnel and experience the thrill of cage snorkeling or shark diving. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest malls, and enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment activities. In the evening, watch the Dubai Fountain, the world's largest choreographed fountain system, with dancing water jets and colorful lights.

  3. Day 3: Ski Dubai
    13 minutes (8.6 km) from Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

    In the morning, try skiing, snowboarding, or tobogganing in Ski Dubai, the world's largest indoor ski resort. Meet the Snow Penguins and enjoy a snowy adventure in the middle of the desert. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Mall of the Emirates and experience more shopping, dining, and entertainment activities. In the evening, visit the nearby Dubai Miracle Garden or Butterfly Garden again to see them in a different light.

  4. Day 4: Dubai Parks and Resorts
    20 minutes (23 km) from Ski Dubai

    In the morning, visit the Dubai Parks and Resorts, the Middle East's largest integrated theme park destination, consisting of Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, Legoland Dubai, and Legoland Water Park. Enjoy a variety of rides, shows, and attractions based on popular movies, TV shows, and characters. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Global Village, a multicultural festival park with pavilions representing different countries, cultures, and cuisines. In the evening, enjoy the spectacular fireworks and entertainment shows at Global Village.

  5. Day 5: Dubai Miracle Garden
    32 minutes (31.6 km) from Dubai Parks and Resorts

    In the morning, visit the Dubai Miracle Garden again to see the remaining parts that you missed the first time. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Dubai Butterfly Garden again to see the butterfly species and their behavior that you missed the first time. In the evening, visit the nearby Dubai Miracle Garden or Butterfly Garden again to see them in a different light.

  6. Day 6: Dubai Mall
    25 minutes (21.2 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    In the morning, visit the Dubai Mall again to see the parts that you missed the first time. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, and enjoy the stunning views from the observation deck on the 124th floor. In the evening, enjoy the Dubai Fountain again with different musical shows and patterns.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the following family-friendly attractions: Wild Wadi Water Park, Aquaventure Waterpark, Dubai Dolphinarium, Dubai Parks and Resorts Riverland, Dubai Garden Glow, or KidZania. You can also plan side trips to nearby attractions such as Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or Al Ain. To maximize your fun, you can use Dubai Metro, Dubai Bus, or Dubai Taxi for transportation, buy a Dubai Entertainer voucher book for discounts, or attend seasonal events such as Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Food Festival, or Dubai Summer Surprises. For other suggestions, you can ask your hotel concierge, tour operator, or local friends.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Miracle Garden (3 hours, AED 55)
  • Dubai Butterfly Garden (2 hours, AED 50)
  • Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (3 hours, AED 170)
  • Dubai Mall (4 hours, Free Admission)
  • Ski Dubai (3 hours, AED 310)
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts (8 hours, AED 295)
  • Global Village (4 hours, AED 15)
  • Burj Khalifa (2 hours, AED 149)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 1099
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